11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Runner's comparison to InStep Run Around LTD,
September 2, 2010 E. Heimler (Roswell, GA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: InStep Flash Fixed Wheel Jogger (Sports)
Ran with the InStep Flash for the first time today. We had the InStep Run Around LTD for a while, sent it back under warranty and they replaced it with the Flash. My husband and I both run 2-3 times a week with our 18 month old, avg of 3-5 miles per run.
Pros:
Attractive - orange and gray look great.
Folding - very easy folding mechanism, much easier than the old model.
Storage basket - very deep and roomy, holds lots of items securely.
Padded seat - not actually very "padded" - still feels hard, but better than nothing.
Sturdy - seems overall stronger and more sturdy than previous model.
Cons:
Handle height - I am 5'2" and found the handle to be too high for my comfort. I didn't have as much leverage to make turns, which made steering more difficult. Also, the handle is hard plastic (not cushioned foam), which with sweaty hands, can be uncomfortable and difficult to grip.
No shocks - The Flash has no rear shocks, which I...Read more
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Steers Poorly,
July 16, 2010 anon - See all my reviews
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This review is from: InStep Flash Fixed Wheel Jogger (Sports)
Unfortunately, we had to return the stroller because it steered to the right quite substantially. My husband, who use to be a bike mechanic, said that because the piece that attaches the wheel is plastic, it will be very weak and most likely always steer to one side...not so good if you plan on running with the stroller.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Love it,
July 22, 2010 Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: InStep Flash Fixed Wheel Jogger (Sports)
This jogging stroller is awesome! My son absolutely loves it. Set up was fairly easy except the brake pad on the front wheel is difficult to adjust, but other than that it was simple to put together.